On behalf of the Windsor Board of Directors, it is a pleasure to announce the hiring of John W. Welch as Windsor Academy’s incoming Headmaster, effective 1 June 2016. Mr. Welch comes to us with 33 years of educational experience; serving in both public and private schools as a teacher, coach, athletic director, principal and headmaster. Mr. Welch has an extensive background helping students achieve academically and specializes in finding the passion in his students and then building upon that passion to motivate the learning process. Mr. Welch has significant fundraising experience and has served on several school review committees for SACS and the public school systems. Additionally, Mr. Welch is an avid writer and has won numerous awards for his poetry, song lyrics and short screenplays. He has also taught creative writing and has a passion for journalism.